Think you know your ADHD?

The impact of ADHD in adults can extend beyond the workplace. You may be challenged by responsibilities and tasks that happen before
and after the workday, in both home and in social settings. If you're diagnosed with ADHD, but feel ADHD symptoms are still interrupting
your day after you've taken steps to manage them, talk to your doctor.

While there is no cure for ADHD, it is important to work with your doctor to monitor your symptoms. Even when managing your ADHD,
you may continue to experience some of the core symptoms of ADHD. For more information
about how your symptoms can impact you at home, at work and in social situations, sign up to learn more about
your ADHD.

Speak up

About your ADHD symptoms.

Are your ADHD symptoms speaking for you at home, during social activities and/or at work? You're not alone. ADHD patients experience multiple ADHD symptoms across multiple settings. Meet Donna, an actual ADHD patient, and find out why it’s important to talk to your doctor about your symptoms.

Stop letting your
symptoms speak for you.

This is not a complete list of ADHD symptoms. Only a healthcare professional can diagnose ADHD.

Home

ADHD doesn't keep traditional work hours — your symptoms can also show up in places you may not expect, like at home. This may affect your ability to:

Symptoms must occur often. Having some of these symptoms does not necessarily mean you have ADHD. It is important to talk to your doctor. Only a healthcare professional can diagnose ADHD.

Is it just me

Or is it my ADHD?

While all adults may experience some of the symptoms below, adults with ADHD experience them more frequently and to a greater extent. You may find your symptoms
show up at different points during your day — even at times you may not expect, including home, work and social situations.

Having some of these symptoms does not necessarily mean you have ADHD. Only a healthcare professional can accurately diagnose ADHD.

Staying in the groove with home, social and work activities can be a real challenge when you have ADHD.

The soundtrack of everyone’s day is different. Find yours with Compose Your Life. Compose Your Life is an experience that takes the meaningful details of your day and turns them into music just for you. Follow the link below to begin your musical journey, and read below for more tips on the importance of talking to your doctor if you have questions about ADHD.

Each patient's experience with ADHD is different. Only a healthcare professional can diagnose ADHD.

"Every symptom is important. If you keep a list of your ADHD symptoms, you'll be able to remember everything to tell the doctor."
— Chris, actual ADHD patient

"When I talk to my doctor about symptoms at home, I tell her about how I often lose my keys and can never seem to stay focused to finish my laundry."
— Donna, actual ADHD patient

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Experiencing ADHD symptoms you didn't expect?

If you haven't been diagnosed with ADHD and think you may be experiencing symptoms, you can use this screener as a starting point for considering your experience with adult ADHD symptoms or go to ADHDadulthood.com for information. This screener is not a diagnostic tool and is not meant to replace talking with a trained healthcare professional.

Speak up and talk to your doctor to learn how to recognize what's happening with your symptoms. Keep in mind, experiencing some
ADHD symptoms doesn't necessarily mean you have ADHD. Only a doctor can accurately dignose ADHD, and a management plan for your ADHD symptoms can be made only after a thorough
clinical evaluation. Regardless of your responses, be sure to maintain regular follow-ups with your doctor about the diagnosis and treatment of your ADHD.

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R = RARELY

S = SOMETIMES

O = OFTEN

V = VERY OFTEN

How often do you have trouble wrapping up the final details of a project, once the challenging parts have been done?

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How often do you have difficulty getting things in order when you have to do a task that requires organization?

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How often do you have problems remembering appointments or obligations?

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When you have a task that requires a lot of thought, how often do you avoid or delay getting started?

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How often do you fidget or squirm with your hands or feet when you have to sit down for a long time?

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How often do you feel overly active and compelled to do things, like you were driven by a motor?

The Adult Self-Report Scale (ASRS) is intended for people ages 18 years or older.

PLEASE NOTE: This checklist is not intended to take the place of talking to a healthcare professional about your ADHD symptoms.

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